Question

The sum of the number and three times its reciprocal is 79/10. Find the
number.

Answer 1

hi

so x + 3 (-x) = 79/10

x-3x = 79/10

-2x = 79/10

x = 79/10 / -2

X = 79/ 10 * -1/2

x = - 79/20

x = - 3.95